Health First Offering Free Sports Physicals Today Until 5 p.m. to Student-Athletes in Brevard County
By Space Coast Daily // May 27, 2022
get your free physicals from from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Health First Orthopedics and sports medicine specialists will provide free sports physicals to local student-athletes in Brevard County. The free sports physical clinic is available for student-athletes 12 and older as registration is required at HF.org/sportsclinic.
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Health First Medical Group Orthopedics will host free physical exams at 205 E. NASA Blvd., Suite 100 in Melbourne on Friday, May 27, from 1 to 5 p.m.
“Our highly trained and dedicated orthopedics team will volunteer their time and expertise to ensure all student-athletes stay healthy in the upcoming sports season,” said a Health First spokesperson.
The Florida High School Athletic Association requires a yearly physical examination as well as at least one electrocardiogram (EKG) over the career of a high school athlete.
Who We Play For, a local organization that aims to eliminate preventable sudden cardiac death in youth athletes through affordable heart screenings, will provide EKGs for $20.
The free sports physical clinic is available for student-athletes 12 and older as registration is required at HF.org/sportsclinic.
Founded in 1995, Health First is Brevard County’s not-for-profit, community healthcare system. The fully integrated delivery network (IDN) includes health insurance plans, hospitals, a multi-specialty medical group, and outpatient and wellness services.
As a locally owned, not-for-profit organization, Health First is committed to investing in our community. In 2020 Health First provided more than $184 million in community support.
The free sports physical clinic is available for student-athletes 12 and older as registration is required at HF.org/sportsclinic.
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